Sun Dried Tomato Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Sun Dried Tomato Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese. This gourmet sandwich combines creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, all nestled between two slices of golden-brown artisan bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, this easy-to-make recipe is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether served alongside a light salad, warm tomato soup, or crispy sweet potato fries, this sandwich brings comfort food to new heights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 slices sourdough or artisan bread
- 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh spinach, wilted
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- Pinch of garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the spinach in a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well blended.
- Spread the ricotta mixture on one slice of bread, layer with wilted spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella.
- Top with the second slice of bread and butter the outside generously.
- Grill in a skillet over medium-low heat for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Allow to rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg